The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands ... Nags Head is the largest beach resort town in the area, and in some ways tourism has taken a toll on the small-town charm of the ...

Outer Banks is relatively flat and home to a variety of bike paths. You'll find bike maps on the tourism board's website. If you don't have access to your own set of wheels, there are several bike ...

This map, from the US Geological Survey ... according to the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce. In fact, tourist spending set a record in 2012, generating $19.4 billion for North Carolina.